| Caribbean Markets | Index | Value | Change +-% | USD | EURO | GBP | CAD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahamas | BISX All Share Index | 1,415.96 | -0.70 | -0.05% | 1.00 | 1.26 | 1.53 | 1.60 |
| Barbados | BSE 1000 Index | 1,094.82 | -1,990.31 | -64.51% | 1.98 | 2.51 | 2.95 | 1.90 |
| Jamaica | JSE Market Index | 86,275.28 | 582.03 | 0.68% | 98.47 | 8.14 | 148.02 | 94.17 |
| Trinidad | TTSE Composite | 1,123.48 | 0.17 | 0.02% | 6.33 | 8.02 | 9.42 | 6.07 |
News Update
- Crude oil surged 9% and gold gained 3% after European leaders agreed to take emergency steps.
- Malaysian developer Genting Group plans to invest US$24 million in a casino in Bimini, Bahamas.
- JMMB receives final regulatory approval to acquire CCFG.
- Trading volume and value on the JSE doubled in June from a year ago.
- Sagicor Life Jamaica was the best performing stock in the year on the JSE with a rise of 7%.
- Ciboney Group was the worst performing stock on the JSE for the year with a loss of 60%.
- Jamaica Stock Exchange board of directors announced 3 Jamaican cents quarterly dividend.
- Pulse Investments released third quarter financial statements.
- World markets rallied on Friday after European leaders took steps to offer direct lending to banks.
- Caribbean markets closed down for the week with Jamaica index falling more than 4%.
| 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | | |
Turks News Archive
LONDON, England (AFP) -- The ousted premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands hit out on Saturday at Britain for ordering the suspension of the local government in its Caribbean territory after a dragging row on corruption. The British government made the move Friday following a probe that found systemic corruption. >>
PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands -- Governor Gordon Wetherell announced on Friday morning that, following the decision in the Court of Appeal in London on 12th August and on the instruction of UK ministers, he has signed a proclamation that brings into force the Order in Council. >>
LONDON, England -- Former Turks and Caicos Islands premier Michael Misick has lost his appeal against the earlier rejection by the High Court in London of his bid to challenge a decision by the British government to suspend the territory's constitution. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office announced plans... >>
GRAND TURK, Turks and Caicos Islands -- In the final Commission of Inquiry report, released in a redacted form by Governor Gordon Wetherell on Saturday, Sir Robin Auld finds “possible corruption” on the part of former premier Michael Misick and four other former Turks and Caicos cabinet ministers. >>
Sep 25, 2009
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados -- Caribbean countries will be well represented next month when UNICEF partners with the Commonwealth Magistrates and Judges’ Association (CMJA) to host a high-level forum to examine justice for children. The Colloquium on the Law and the Child, which brings together... >>
Sep 12, 2009
PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands -- The Nikki Beach Resort in Providenciales, one of the Turks and Caicos Islands’ most luxurious resorts, announced on Friday that it has closed after its owners went into receivership. Leeward Resort Ltd, stated funding for the operation of the hotel had ceased. >>
Aug 21, 2009
GEORGETOWN, Guyana -- The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has expressed its condemnation of a decision taken by the British government to take over rule of one of its associate members, the Turks and Caicos Island. The UK took control of the islands on Friday last after claims of widespread corruption. >>
Aug 17, 2009
LONDON, England (AFP) -- The ousted premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands hit out on Saturday at Britain for ordering the suspension of the local government in its Caribbean territory after a dragging row on corruption. The British government made the move Friday following a probe that found systemic corruption. >>
Aug 15, 2009
LONDON, England (AFP) -- The local government in the Caribbean territory of Turks and Caicos was ordered to be suspended following a long-running wrangle over alleged corruption, the British Foreign Office said. The move came five months after the premier of the eight-island tax haven resigned. >>
Aug 14, 2009
PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands -- Governor Gordon Wetherell announced on Friday morning that, following the decision in the Court of Appeal in London on 12th August and on the instruction of UK ministers, he has signed a proclamation that brings into force the Order in Council. >>
Aug 13, 2009
LONDON, England -- Former Turks and Caicos Islands premier Michael Misick has lost his appeal against the earlier rejection by the High Court in London of his bid to challenge a decision by the British government to suspend the territory's constitution. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office announced plans... >>
Aug 4, 2009
PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands -- On July 24, Condé Nast Publications, a leading publishing company that is home to numerous magazines and websites, filed a lawsuit in a New York District Court seeking to recover more than one million dollars from the Turks and Caicos Tourist Board. >>
Aug 4, 2009
PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands -- The Turks and Caicos Islands Tourist Board (TCITB) is facing yet another lawsuit for alleged non-payment of monies owed and this time, according to one of the attorneys involved, the damages claimed could easily amount to over US$5 million. >>
Jul 20, 2009
GRAND TURK, Turks and Caicos Islands -- In the final Commission of Inquiry report, released in a redacted form by Governor Gordon Wetherell on Saturday, Sir Robin Auld finds “possible corruption” on the part of former premier Michael Misick and four other former Turks and Caicos cabinet ministers. >>
 1 2 3 4 5 6  |